The baby shocks are sturdy and the grippy soles are great for the pool and other slippery surfaces. They were comfortable flexible and stayed on his feet unlike regular socks or other toddler shoes we tried. The only issue we had was that they were a little small. Our grandson is 9 months old and has very chubby feet and ankles, although his feet aren't "big" for his age. He seemed comfortable with the babyshocks, but I worry that they might be cutting off his circulation a bit. He wears them a...